Search and rescue dog van

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Jaakko
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Search and rescue dog van

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Hi all.
This will be topic my Vw Caddy modification Search and rescue dog van. I belong to a local volunteer search and rescue dog group.
At the back comes the false floor and underneath false floor comes a storage compartment. Behind sliding door become cage for the dog.
The project is progressing slowly due to the winter and the lack of a garage.
I got the carpet and side upholstery installed.
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Little progress. Most of the structures are in place.
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One detail how I fastened gage structure. Nut rivet holes that was there all ready. I still need to at a few attachment points to the partition to support gage roof.Image

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8mm holes is too small for M6 rivet nut and too big for M5 so they need to drill 9,5mm.

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Loki testing new cage. At first Loki was a little confused but after noticing that he can see me while driving seemed quite satisfied. During the exercises, one "lost" person was found in the tractor tire.
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Last weekend I also change oil and filter. Change the service interval fix 15000km/1y. Check air filter and fresh air filter.Image

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Audio update part 1 installed Hertz CK165 two-way system what I have my previous car. Cheap speaker adapter. I mount tweeters to door frame cover.
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Might wanna look into door sound insulation at least. When investing into new speakers I would say it makes a meaningful difference by cutting vibrations there.
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Yes I now that. That will be part two at spring, now there is too cold and it's too big risk that sound insulation will not stick properly.

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Few cover piece made for hiding old rived holes. Now the roof panel looks horrible. Dog gage need also carpet but that need to whait spring also.ImageImageImage

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Engine cover installed.Image

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Carpet installed at dog gage. I am not 100% pleased whit gage door. In winter gage don't need door but at summer door is handy I can keep car doors open to manage inside temperature.ImageImageImage

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It definitely looks good
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New to me summer wheels. In my mind I make good deal for these 260€ for tires and rims. Tires have 5-6mm tread and rims are very good contition. Tires/rims are only 2 years old and because Finland you need to use winter tires practicaly 1 year use only.Image

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Those are nice looking wheels! Good price too!


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